It was not the cause that Brockovich was fighting that I was promoting...it was that she took up the fight with little background and education. Please re-read my post without thinking that it was a comment on the worth of Brockovich's attempts. This thread is about Palin and not Brockovich, and I merely made a comparison of their similar paths. I believe others "got it." Please don't be so offended and make an issue of something that was not intended and does not pertain to the subject of the thread.
Forgive me if I do not agree with you. I believe there are other role models for women that can be better compared to Sarah and her rise. While Brockovich may be admired by feminists is is likely more for her politics than her accomplishments.
On the other hand, several women who had to overcome racial/ethnic challenges come to mind and I could likely name others if it were not so late. Two are black - Condolezza Rice and Oprah. The third is Hispanic and like Palin was a mayor and has a son with Down Syndrome. Rosario Marin was appointed treasurer of the US by President Bush but resigned to run for the US senate from California, a race which she lost.